Monday offered a glimpse of what the Mariners envisioned last winter when they put together their bullpen when the unit closed out 6-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
A collection of matchup relievers capable of bridging a lead to Edwin Diaz.
It worked pretty close to perfection in protecting a one-run lead over the final three innings at what is generally viewed as the toughest ballpark in which to protect a lead.
"When you can work the game to have that anchor in the ninth inning," manager Scott Servais said. "it’s so valuable.